Campaign in Northern Virginia.
No. 156.--Report of Col. E. M. Law, Fourth Alabama Infantry, commanding Whiting's brigade, of operations August 29-31.

HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE,
September 10, 1862.

.............The officers of my personal staff--Lieutenants [L. R.] Terrell and Cussons--rendered the most valuable service, discharging every duty faithfully and gallantly. Lieutenant Cussons was captured by the enemy while on a reconnaissance in front of the lines. Privates Smith, Fourth Alabama, and Sharpe, Hampton Legion, acting as officers, also contributed valuable assistance. E. M. LAW. Colonel, Commanding Third Brigade. OR V12, pt, 2, p. 624

Post war correspondence note him as a Confederate Scout